Solid brick and brick veneer structures use some of the same construction materials, but their installation techniques are different.
Remedies And Prevention For Hammer Toe. 1  Avoid shoes with pointed toes and wear wide shoes. 2  Corn pads or felt pads can be used to treat mild hammer toes and the pain can be relieved with the caps. 3  The length of your shoes should be an inch longer then the longest toe and the soles should be as wide as your feet.
Minimizing Discomfort. 1  1. Ice often on the first day. The day of your toe injury, apply ice every 2 hours for 20 minutes at a time to reduce pain and swelling. 2  2. Elevate the foot. If your toe is throbbing, lie down and elevate your foot with pillows to above the level of your heart. 3  3. Take OTC pain relievers.